Result · Cartmel · Friday 26 June 2026
2:48 Cartmel result: Belles Benefit wins the Hadwins Mares' Handicap Hurdle
Belles Benefit won the 2:48 at Cartmel on Friday 26 June 2026, beating Parish Star by 10 lengths. Ridden by Harry Bannister for trainer Ben Case, the ten-year-old was sent off at 11/1 and covered the 2m6f31y on good ground in 5m 22.01s. Alvesta was a further 1½ lengths back in third at 13/8. Non-finishers: Gerrys Wish (pulled up). Fair Damsel (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
2:48 Cartmel full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belles Benefit (IRE) 10yo · 11-11 · b |
Harry Bannister Ben Case | — | 11/1 | 97 |
| 2 |
Parish Star (IRE) 6yo · 10-6 · t · claim 5lb |
Joshua Thompson Adam Nicol | 10 l | 4/1 | 83 |
| 3 |
Alvesta (GB) 5yo · 10-8 |
Brian Hughes James Moffatt | 1½ l | 13/8FAV | 80 |
| 4 |
Blackwater Lilly (GB) 6yo · 11-11 |
Jack Quinlan Neil King | ¼ l | 22/1 | 97 |
| 5 |
Victoria Milano (IRE) 8yo · 11-12 · t |
Toby Wynne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 14 l | 8/1 | 98 |
| 6 |
Masonbrook Meadow (IRE) 5yo · 10-1 · claim 5lb |
Benjamin Macey Seamus Mullins | 3 l | 10/1 | 78 |
| 7 |
Forest Spirit (IRE) 5yo · 10-10 · p |
James Bowen Mickey Bowen | 3 l | 9/1 | 82 |
| 8 |
Turkey And Ham (IRE) 8yo · 11-3 · tp · claim 5lb |
Mr D McGill Noel C Kelly | 42 l | 11/1 | 94 |
| PU |
Gerrys Wish (IRE) 5yo · 11-10 · p · Pulled up |
Sean Bowen Gordon Elliott | — | 11/1 | 96 |
Non-runner: Fair Damsel (unsuitable ground)
Cartmel 2:48 returns
2:48 Cartmel result: FAQs
Who won the 2:48 at Cartmel on Friday 26 June 2026?
Belles Benefit, ridden by Harry Bannister and trained by Ben Case, at a starting price of 11/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Alvesta, the 13/8 favourite, finished third, 11½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 22.01s over 2m6f31y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Fair Damsel (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
